Mission Statement

The Athletic Training Education Program at the University of Northern Iowa offers a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training.  The mission of the program is to fuse the didactic, clinicial and scholarly components of graduate education to assure that students who graduate from UNI can make significant contributions to the profession of athletic training.

Application Process Summary

• Step 1:  Submit Application for UNI Graduate Admission.
  • (All prospective graduate students must first be admitted to the University for graduate studies.)
• Step 2:  Submit Application materials for Athletic Training Education Program office.
  • (All prospective graduate students must also apply to  our Master's program.  This application includes your graduate assistantship/application.)

General Graduate Applicant Requirements

Those interested in seeking admittance into the Athletic Training Masters of Science Degree Program at the University of Northern Iowa must meet the following requirements:

1. Applicants must be NATABOC certifed or eligible.
2. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (3.0 for GA).
3. Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
4. An official transcript from the college or university granting the bacalaureate degree (if other than UNI).
5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admittance.
6. Applicants are strongly recommended to be Hepatitis B vaccinated.
7. Applicants must complete applications for the the Athletic Training Program and Graduate School.

Graduate Application Procedures (UNI Graduate School)

Applicant Requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. An official transcript from the college/university granting the baccalaureate degree (if other than the University of Northern Iowa).
3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admittance.

Application Process:
The graduate admission process begins when a completed application for admission is received by the University of Northern Iowa.  State specifically the type of admission for which you wish to be considered.

1. Degree status should be selected by students who are seeking admission to a department to pursue a program of studies which can culminate in a degree.
2. Non-Degree status has been established to meet the needs of students who wish to take courses which do not comprise a degree program plan and to demonstrate competence in graduate studies in support of consideration for admission to a degree program at a later time.  NOTE: Academic departments are not obliged to count toward their degree programs any credit for course work undertaken in a non-degree status.  If a department decides to accept such credit no more than 12 semester hours may be counted towards a degree program.

Application Fee:
An application fee of $50.00 must be sent to the Office of the Registrar unless you received your undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa.